followerofemmanuel Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Why is there such a focus of food storage among LDS? I hope that is not an offensive question
Calm Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) We are a practical people and being prepared for hard times is one of those practicalities. Most people have used food storage for when the hard times is a loss of a job, but diasters are a possibility as well.One can even save more money through buying food storage of the stuff we regularly use than through a savings account due to the increase of the cost of food over time as well as buying when such is on sale.Best book ever on food storage I've seen is Food Storage for the Clueless. Don't think it is still published, but see used copies on Amazon a lot. Edited November 2, 2012 by calmoriah
Garden Girl Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Why is there such a focus of food storage among LDS? I hope that is not an offensive question Hello follower...When I was a girl, my dad was in the Teamster's Union (when Jimmy Hoffa was Pres.)... A strike was called and it went on for several months... many of my dad's friends were really having a hard time by the time it neared an end... my folks, howerver, had been diligent in our food stores... we would trade other LDS families for items we might be low on, etc. Our food storage saved us in a very difficult time when some of the men were behind in mortgages, etc. We were able to apply what little money we had to the house and utilities, etc. It made a believer out of me and to this day I have a food storage... GG
Garden Girl Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Hello Rod Headlee...You might want to check with your local ward Rel Soc president and see if they have a dry pack canner available for members. I dry-pack canned 5 lb bags of beans, rice, pasta, wheat, etc. Each bag contained one of the moisture thingys. I store the packs in heavy plastric bins. I write on the outside what each bin contains, etc.GG
followerofemmanuel Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 We are a practical people and being prepared for hard times is one of those practicalities. Most people have used food storage for when the hard times is a loss of a job, but diasters are a possibility as well.One can even save more money through buying food storage of the stuff we regularly use than through a savings account due to the increase of the cost of food over time as well as buying when such is on sale.Best book ever on food storage I've seen is Food Storage for the Clueless. Don't think it is still published, but see used copies on Amazon a lot.Thanks for your answer
followerofemmanuel Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Hello follower...When I was a girl, my dad was in the Teamster's Union (when Jimmy Hoffa was Pres.)... A strike was called and it went on for several months... many of my dad's friends were really having a hard time by the time it neared an end... my folks, howerver, had been diligent in our food stores... we would trade other LDS families for items we might be low on, etc. Our food storage saved us in a very difficult time when some of the men were behind in mortgages, etc. We were able to apply what little money we had to the house and utilities, etc. It made a believer out of me and to this day I have a food storage...GGThanks for your answer I too keep a food stock on hand in case of emergency or whatever. Collectively though in seems food storage is a common pratice among LDS particularly which was interesting and drew my curiousity. I'm sure folks watching Noah build his ark were curious too. So I wondered if you'all were preparing for some pending disaster or whatever. Blessings!
thesometimesaint Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 It just makes economic sense to have some food storage for the times you can't or don't want to go to the store. Even a brief spell of unemployment plays havoc with most peoples budgets. With sufficient food storage at least you'll be able to eat without depending on charity. If(when) you get sick you have sufficient food so you don't spread the illness. Too tired after a busy day at work to go to the store? Your food storage makes a meal less of a chore. Store what you eat, and eat what you store. 1
ERayR Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Hello Rod Headlee...You might want to check with your local ward Rel Soc president and see if they have a dry pack canner available for members. I dry-pack canned 5 lb bags of beans, rice, pasta, wheat, etc. Each bag contained one of the moisture thingys. I store the packs in heavy plastric bins. I write on the outside what each bin contains, etc.GGGG that is not a moisture thingy. It is an oxygen inhibitor packet. I think if one were to buy a food saver or equivalent and the oxygen inhibitors it would work the same. Not sure yet but still researching it. 1
Garden Girl Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 Thanks for your answer I too keep a food stock on hand in case of emergency or whatever. Collectively though in seems food storage is a common pratice among LDS particularly which was interesting and drew my curiousity. I'm sure folks watching Noah build his ark were curious too. So I wondered if you'all were preparing for some pending disaster or whatever. Blessings!As Calmoriah and others have said, this is part of the counsel that we have been receiving from our leaders for years... as part of our being/practicing self reliance... A few years ago in addition to food storage, our leaders began to counsel us to get out of debt and stay out of debt, with the exception of a home mortgage and possibly a car payment. Otherwise, not to build up credit card debt, etc. We aren't necessarily preparing for a pending "disaster" in the sense of a specific event... just an overall practice of emergency preparedness that would assist us in any type of need... for instance, when my dad was on strike for such a long time. And for me now... being widowed and on a pension and social security, I've gone to my food storage toward the end of the month on more than one occasion, particularly with the rising costs of today. Gasoline here just now dropped from $4.19/gal to $3.99, and now $3.89 a gal. Having my food storage helps me to stretch my dollars until my next pension/ss checks arrive.GG 2
followerofemmanuel Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 As Calmoriah and others have said, this is part of the counsel that we have been receiving from our leaders for years... as part of our being/practicing self reliance... A few years ago in addition to food storage, our leaders began to counsel us to get out of debt and stay out of debt, with the exception of a home mortgage and possibly a car payment. Otherwise, not to build up credit card debt, etc. We aren't necessarily preparing for a pending "disaster" in the sense of a specific event... just an overall practice of emergency preparedness that would assist us in any type of need... for instance, when my dad was on strike for such a long time. And for me now... being widowed and on a pension and social security, I've gone to my food storage toward the end of the month on more than one occasion, particularly with the rising costs of today. Gasoline here just now dropped from $4.19/gal to $3.99, and now $3.89 a gal.Having my food storage helps me to stretch my dollars until my next pension/ss checks arrive.GGMakes wonderful sense. Way to be an example to others. This is something I have been feeling the God has impressed upon my heart to do as well (get out of debt and have emergeny preparedness).Blessings!
Tacenda Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) I always think back to when my inactive dad was alive and a widower. He had his shelf full of cans of food that were ready to eat, like chili, soups etc. But in my food storage at the time, all I had were the large cans of rice, beans, wheat, powdered milk etc. and I didn't even own a wheat grinder to grind the wheat.And I always thought, my dad had it right. Most of my food storage will probably be thrown away in the future. But now I'm going to attack it and try to eat some of the beans and break down and buy a wheat grinder to use a little of the wheat. Now I try to buy cans of food when there is a bulk sale at the grocery stores and now have cans of food that are ready to eat. I know the church cannery does carry all kinds of yummy stuff also. Edited November 5, 2012 by Tacenda
thesometimesaint Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 Store a little already prepared food for a temporary emergency. Longer term storage means basics; A variety of grains and legumes, salt, sugar(honey), and water for cooking them. A pot for growing herbs adds a lot to what can be a rather monotone diet. Small hand mills are inexpensive. Unfortunately grinding more than a few onces to flour is a labor intensive job. Small electrical ones are better and usually make a finer flour. The down side is they use electricity. 1
Garden Girl Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Store a little already prepared food for a temporary emergency. Longer term storage means basics; A variety of grains and legumes, salt, sugar(honey), and water for cooking them. A pot for growing herbs adds a lot to what can be a rather monotone diet. Small hand mills are inexpensive. Unfortunately grinding more than a few onces to flour is a labor intensive job. Small electrical ones are better and usually make a finer flour. The down side is they use electricity.I keep saying I'm going to get a grinder... my friend has one that is electric but comes with a handle in case the electricity is off. She grinds her wheat regularly and makes her own bread and rolls. But she has a fairly large family so it pays to do so.Before I had my food/emer storage (which includes non-food), I kept getting promptings to get it taken care of... I had these real nervous feelings until I got pretty well stocked, including a 71-hr kit for me and Bob-cat. I can't tell you how much more secure I feel knowing my storage is in order.edit to add: Another thing that is very important... I made copies of important documents like my passport, birth certificate, soc sec number, insurance, house deed, and a few other items... and put them with my kit so that I have those things to prove who I am and where my home is...GG Edited November 6, 2012 by Garden Girl
ERayR Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 I always think back to when my inactive dad was alive and a widower. He had his shelf full of cans of food that were ready to eat, like chili, soups etc. But in my food storage at the time, all I had were the large cans of rice, beans, wheat, powdered milk etc. and I didn't even own a wheat grinder to grind the wheat.And I always thought, my dad had it right. Most of my food storage will probably be thrown away in the future. But now I'm going to attack it and try to eat some of the beans and break down and buy a wheat grinder to use a little of the wheat. Now I try to buy cans of food when there is a bulk sale at the grocery stores and now have cans of food that are ready to eat. I know the church cannery does carry all kinds of yummy stuff also.Tacenda, I rather like whole wheat as a breakfast cereal. Just soak the wheat overnight then barely cover with water and heat up. When heated serve with milk and brown sugar. It is chewy but has a great taste. (according to me).
Tacenda Posted November 6, 2012 Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Tacenda, I rather like whole wheat as a breakfast cereal. Just soak the wheat overnight then barely cover with water and heat up. When heated serve with milk and brown sugar. It is chewy but has a great taste. (according to me).My husband grew eating up cereal this way, I guess his stories of walking to the school bus still chewing it might have made me think it wasn't too edible but maybe I'll try it and see. Edited November 6, 2012 by Tacenda
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